• Priority is given to siblings of children previously enrolled in our school.
• Age and gender ratios
• Applications that are on file given priority (first come first served).

* WHAT IS THE FIVE WEEK TRIAL BASIS?

It is a time to evaluate your child’s readiness for the Montessori Classroom.

Most children are still working on readiness skills when they begin an Early Childhood Program. The ability to follow instructions is both necessary and helpful for the success of your child. The first five weeks are very important. Your child learns expectations, rules, and procedures. Simply speaking, during this trial basis period we look at the following areas to see if your child is ready for this Early Childhood Program:

 

Potty Trained

The child knows how to use a potty or toilet.  The child is out of training pants and no longer need continual reminders to go to the potty. If he/she still needs help with washing up or has an occasional accident—that’s not uncommon and is supported at this level.

 

Communicate

To be ready for the Early Childhood Program the child must be able to express himself/herself in a way that can be understood by an adult. That doesn’t mean the child needs to be speaking in full sentences, just that he/she has an appropriate way of getting his/her feelings and needs across. The child is expected to have a basic understanding that other kids have feelings and needs.

 

Following Instructions

Children in the Early Childhood Program must be able to follow 3-4 step instructions.

 

Independent

The child must be able to work independently without needing constant direction and redirection from an adult. It is important that the child can take care of personal needs such as feeding him/herself, getting a drink, and caring for the environment i.e.  restore his/her work, roll rug, wash a table, push in chair. The child is expected to become independent enough to select a work/activity without the teacher’s help, and he/she is able to learn their way around the classroom.

 

Concentration

A child in the program must be able to pay attention to a picture book being read aloud. Typically, large and small group lessons are limited to 10–20 minutes and the child must be able to give his/her attention to the lesson while sitting and listening respectfully.

 

Emotionally Ready

Emotionally, there are a few things to look for when considering whether your child is preschool ready. The first is the ability to say goodbye to a parent or caregiver without too much anxiety. It’s typical to be a little nervous, but if your child cries for extended period or is preoccupied with the separation from mommy and not able to concentrate on work, he/she might not be ready for the program.